West Brom 0-1 Tottenham: Rating the Spurs Players in Win over the Baggies

Tottenham's victory over West Brom on Sunday added to the club's fine run of results, which has seen them unbeaten through their past nine Premier League matches.

The win established a bit of a gap between Spurs and fifth-placed Everton, though the three-point difference is not one to rest easily upon. Further, it got Spurs right back in the conversation for third place, with just a point separating them and Chelsea, and even a surprising outside shot at second, where Manchester City sit with an eight-point advantage.

While any win away from home in the Premier League should be reveled in, Tottenham's road to the victory was made quite a bit easier by the despicable actions of Goran Popov, who saw red for a spit at Kyle Walker.

Even with that helping hand, the side should be quite happy with their performance through the 90 minutes.

So how did Spurs do individually at West Brom?

Here are the ratings, on a scale of 10, for Tottenham's players in their 1-0 victory Sunday.

Midfielders

His runs at the West Brom defense were some of the best you will see anywhere this season, while his 25-yard bullet of a winner showed just how lethal he is.

Bale brought his teammates in, got up from a few knocks and marauded all over the field as he was needed.

It was a complete performance from the Welshman.

Scott Parker: 6

Scottie didn't have much to do throughout the match, but he made a few fine tackles and did well in protecting the middle.

It's easy to disregard his contribution, but Parker allowed Spurs to attack as they did.

Clint Dempsey: 5.5

Dempsey was not a huge factor in the match but had a few golden opportunities that he missed in the first half.

Still, he did a decent job in link-up play and moved to the center when he was needed.

Moussa Dembele: 7.5

Dembele kept possession superbly, dribbled incredibly and created numerous chances from the center of the midfield.

It would have been nice to see him test the keeper after creating space, but Dembele did fine as it was.

Aaron Lennon: 6.5

The match summed up Aaron Lennon: When he was on the ball, he was able to use his speed to threaten the defense. However, when he wasn't on the ball (which was much more often), he had great difficulty contributing and getting involved.

Still, he had a great run past the later disgraced Popov and had an easier time after the red card.

Substitutes

Lewis Holtby: 7

Not that there was any doubt of it, but what a signing Tottenham made in bringing Holtby in during January.

The German came on for Jermain Defoe in the first half and immediately injected a dose of energy into the Spurs attack.

After just two performances from the bench, Lewis should have White Hart Lane buzzing with excitement.